Blog & Podcast

Basics Nature Trail Grand Opening Celebrates Community Partnership and Early Learning

November 4, 2024

The Basics Cobb County and the Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center (ELC) announce The Basics Nature Trail in Henry Park to promote early childhood development.

Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 71

October 28, 2024

In this special edition episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and other employees of Cobb Collaborative as they give you on overview of…

Digital Wellness: Balancing Screen Time and Mental Health in the Digital Age

October 25, 2024

By Alexandra Winn, Communications Specialist The digital age has brought undeniable benefits, yet our relationship with our devices may be taking a toll on our mental well-being.  With distractions like…

Highlighting LiveSafe Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 11, 2024

A Q&A with Cobb Collaborative’s Lesleigh Knotts & LiveSafe Resources’ Raysa Figaro October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and advocating for the…

A Q&A with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

September 30, 2024

with Lesleigh Knotts, Mental Health Program Coordinator at Cobb Collaborative, and Chelsea Piatt, Georgia Associate Area Director As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month, it’s essential to highlight the incredible work…

Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 70

September 26, 2024

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Author, Innovator, and Mom, Kris’Tal.…

Spreading Support & Hope for National Suicide Prevention Month

September 12, 2024

If you or someone you know is struggling with anything, help is out there. Call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7 support. The 988 phone line serves all languages. If…

Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 69

September 11, 2024

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Suicide Awareness Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Author and…

The Power of Self-Compassion for Mental Well-Being

August 29, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of life can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, self-compassion emerges as a vital practice for maintaining our mental well-being. But what exactly is…

Summer Self-Care: Embrace Wellness on International Self-Care Day

July 23, 2024

Happy International Self-Care Day! Did you know that we have a day dedicated to self-care? If not, you likely aren’t alone. While self-care is becoming more normal to discuss, it’s…